Dog sledding the traditional way
Powered by Huskies
Arctic dog sledding
Join us for a dog sledding adventure and learn how to mush your own team of huskies across the Arctic snow-covered tundra. Your guide will introduce you to the concept, and together with your teammate we will assist you in harnessing the dogs. As soon as everyone is ready, we head off into Bolterdalen valley. Soak in the scenery as you listen to the rhythm of paws against snow and of energetic dogs panting. Get a taste of the magical Arctic wilderness on this half day dog sledding adventure.
Your guide will meet you in the hotel reception at the scheduled starting time of the trip. At Basecamp Expedition Centre we will dress warmly in thermal clothes before heading out to meet the huskies.
At Basecamp Trapper’s Station, about 10 km outside Longyearbyen, you will be greeted by eager and friendly huskies. This is the starting point of our activity.
First, your guide will introduce you to dog sledding and demonstrate how to harness your own team of dogs. Sescond, we head out on our adventure. We will cover as much ground as possible, depending on the pace of the group and the weather conditions. The huskies love attention and petting after the trip, and you will for sure have some new friends by the end of the trip.
Your guide will meet you in the hotel reception at the scheduled starting time of the trip. At Basecamp Expedition Centre we will dress warmly in thermal clothes before heading out to meet the huskies.
At Basecamp Trapper’s Station, about 10 km outside Longyearbyen, you will be greeted by eager and friendly huskies. This is the starting point of our activity.
First, your guide will introduce you to dog sledding and demonstrate how to harness your own team of dogs. Sescond, we head out on our adventure. We will cover as much ground as possible, depending on the pace of the group and the weather conditions. The huskies love attention and petting after the trip, and you will for sure have some new friends by the end of the trip.
Trapper's Station
4 hours
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Hva er inkludert?
4-hours dog sled adventure with Arctic nature guide.
Transport between your hotel in Longyearbyen and the trapper station.
Warm outdoor thermal suit, warm winter boots, hat, warm mittens and balaclava.
Warm drinks.
Recommended clothing in the Arctic: Woolen underwear as the base layer, warm wool or fleece trousers & sweater on the top, two layers of socks (thin & thick woolen socks), windproof layer on the top (spacious clothing is recommended since air is the best insulation), gloves, warm hat (wind proof), scarf or flees- tube.
MINIMUM DELTAKERE
We have a minimum of three participants for this adventure. If the number of guests is less than three, we reserve the right to offer an alternative program.
Physical requirements and clothing
The guide is the main responsible for guests and security on each trip. All participants are responsible to dress properly for the trip, and to have sufficient level of physical fitness. If the guide consider that a participant does not have proper clothes or physical fitness level for the activity, he or she can decide that the participant cannot take part in the trip due to security reasons. This trip is not suitable for persons suffering from back pains. Pregnant women cannot participate on any of the mentioned trips arranged by Basecamp Spitsbergen. Basecamp takes no responsibility to any health issues, due to neglecting this advice.
værforholdene på svalbard
In Svalbard, weather conditions can change quickly. We can meet heavy winds, snowstorms or thick fog, crevasses and lack of snow or ice. This means we might need to make changes to the planned route, and this might result in changes in the adventure program. We will always do our outmost to give our guests a great experience in the Arctic, but we must be aware that characteristics of the destination.
Språk
Sikkerhet er vår høyeste prioritet på turene våre. Det er nødvendig at du kan kommunisere på engelsk eller et skandinavisk språk hvis du vil være med på utfluktene våre. Turspråket (engelsk eller et skandinavisk språk) vil bli valgt basert på gruppens språkkunnskaper.
age limit & temperature limits
Av sikkerhetsmessige årsaker må det være minst én voksen per barn på hundesledeturene som arrangeres av Basecamp Explorer Spitsbergen. Minimumsalderen for å ta vare på barn på en hundesledetur og for å reise alene er 16 år.
Aldersgrense for hundekjøring med Basecamp Explorer:
Barn fra 6 år kan delta på et 4-timers hundesledeeventyr sammen med foreldrene, og temperaturgrensen er -15 grader.
Barn fra 8 år kan delta på en dagstur med hundeslede sammen med foreldrene, og temperaturgrensen er -15 grader.
The minimum age for overnight trips is 16 years.
Alle hundesledeturer krever at du kjører hundespannet selv, med tilsyn fra huskyføreren på forhånd.
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